21 Essential Cocktail Bars in San Antonio, Right Now

San Antonio’s craft cocktail game has grown exponentially in the last few years. With the San Antonio Cocktail Conference (now in its eighth year) and more bartenders than ever shaking things up, you’re always close to your next shot of Cinzano. Cheers!

The Esquire Tavern
155 E. Commerce St., (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com
If you’re hoping to soak in more San Antonio history, a visit to The Esquire Tavern is a must (and don’t miss out on Downstairs). Overlook the San Antonio River Walk while sipping on classic cocktails inside this historic bar that’s been nominated as a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist twice.
Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa

Bohanan’s Bar
219 E. Houston St., (210) 472-2600, bohanans.com
Whet your whistle the high-brow way at Bohanan’s, where you’ll get a first-class view of The Majestic from your barstool and some of the best service in town.
Photo via Instagram / cocktailphotographer

Ocho
1015 Navarro St., (210) 222-2008, havanasanantonio.com
If you need less vests and more laid-back atmosphere head to Hotel Havana’s bar for a Martinique Punch and dazzling patio.
Photo via Instagram / weymouth_id

The Last Word
229 E. Houston St., Suite 10, (210) 314-1285, thelastwordsa.com
Take a few steps down from Bohanan’s and land yourself at The Last Word. Bookish types and fans of cocktails in dimly lit settings will find refuge in this downstairs bar owned by Jeret Peña.
Photo via Instagram / thelastword_sa

Francis Bogside
803 S. St. Mary’s St., (210) 369-9192, francisbogside.com
Back after a fire and better than ever, this Southtown bar has been making dwellers happy with their pub menu by Chris Cook and quality cocktails by the staff.
Photo via Instagram / drinking.in.sa

Rumble
2410 N. St. Mary’s St., (210) 365-3246, rumblesatx.com
Catch all the action on the St. Mary’s Strip from this bar’s patio while enjoying themed cocktails and more.
Photo via Instagram / rumble_sa

Still Golden Social House
1900 Broadway, facebook.com/StillGoldenSH
The original Stay Golden may have been bulldozed this past summer, but no worries: The Boulevardier Group is reopened their patio concept with added sport bar vibes.
Photo via Instagram / mhairgoddess

The Esquire Tavern
155 E. Commerce St., (210) 222-2521, esquiretavern-sa.com
If you’re hoping to soak in more San Antonio history, a visit to The Esquire Tavern is a must (and don’t miss out on Downstairs). Overlook the San Antonio River Walk while sipping on classic cocktails inside this historic bar that’s been nominated as a James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist twice.
Photo via Instagram / esquiretavernsa